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The Riff’s July 2022 Album of the Month Chat: ‘Razzmatazz’

Consider yourself cordially invited to discuss this album with us on July 17th — Upon the realization I was to be the host of the coming month’s chat I immediately panicked, to be completely transparent with you. How the heck was I going to choose? My mind tends to drop off a cliff when asked such point-blank questions. However, it didn’t take long to…

The Riff

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The Riff’s July 2022 Album of the Month Chat: ‘Razzmatazz’
The Riff’s July 2022 Album of the Month Chat: ‘Razzmatazz’

Terry Barr

Terry Barr

·1 day ago

When It Comes to Voodoo

No lounge will suffice in ‘94 — My second daughter was born in 1994, and some time later, we had a palm reader give both daughters’ hands a good look-see. For our oldest, the visionary said, “She’s wise beyond her years.” And for the younger, the woman dropped that little hand, looked up at us and almost…

Music

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When It Comes to Voodoo
When It Comes to Voodoo

Gentry Bronson

Gentry Bronson

·1 day ago

The 4th of July, My Dad, Jimi Hendrix, “The Star-Spangled Banner”, and Me

My first real Independence Day was a musical revolution led by my father and the ghost of a guitar god. — I’m the child of hippies. Counter-culture, flowingly-bearded, long hair parted down the middle, love children from the Midwest. …

Music

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The 4th of July, My Dad, Jimi Hendrix, “The Star-Spangled Banner”, and Me
The 4th of July, My Dad, Jimi Hendrix, “The Star-Spangled Banner”, and Me

Eddie Becker

Eddie Becker

·1 day ago

Does the Perfect Country Song Belong to Garth Brooks?

“Friends In Low Places” tells us getting over it just requires a few friends and a few drinks — In 1975, David Allan Coe wrote the perfect country song. Well, technically it was Steve Goodman, but the song “You Never Even Called Me By My Name” was released that year by Mr. Coe to mild radio acclaim. …

Music

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Does the Perfect Country Song Belong to Garth Brooks?
Does the Perfect Country Song Belong to Garth Brooks?

Nick Eustis

Nick Eustis

·1 day ago

Review: Ella Mai Wears Her “Heart On My Sleeve”

The sophomore record from the British R&B up-and-comer sees her hone her songwriting craft. — Ella Mai was just 23 when she released her self-titled debut record in 2018. The record was an immediate success, certified Gold in the US within two weeks of its release. Part of what drove sales for that album were the hit singles off that it spawned, particularly “Boo’d Up”…

Music

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Review: Ella Mai Wears Her “Heart On My Sleeve”
Review: Ella Mai Wears Her “Heart On My Sleeve”

Terry Barr

Terry Barr

·2 days ago

A Temporary Story

Of being so very happy — You should know before you invest much time in any new potential lover, that if they’re already seeing someone and go on the flirt in such a heavy handed way with you, nothing will be fair in love and heartache. Maybe you do know, but I sure as crap didn’t. …

Music

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A Temporary Story
A Temporary Story

Frank Mastropolo

Frank Mastropolo

·4 days ago

What’s Your Rock IQ?

No Cigarettes, No Sleep, No Light, No Sound — 1. The Hollies’ “The Air That I Breathe” was written by ’50s rocker A. Del Shannon B. Phil Everly C. Roy Orbison D. Gene Pitney 2. In 1970 the Four Tops recorded in London with this British group A. Moody Blues B. Rolling Stones C. Small Faces D. Pink Floyd …

Rock

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What’s Your Rock IQ?
What’s Your Rock IQ?

GONGENHUM

GONGENHUM

·4 days ago

Nick Drake And the Gift of Existential Solitude

The fecund and creative machinery of permanent sadness — Why does everything make more sense when it comes from isolation and lonely places, if not drugs and narcotics? Why do we love the voice of our favorite musicians more as they delve deeper into anti-depressants? …

Nick Drake

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Nick Drake And the Gift of Existential Solitude
Nick Drake And the Gift of Existential Solitude

Paul Walker

Paul Walker

·4 days ago

1001 Songs To Listen to Before You Die: Part 10

Another eclectic selection from a diverse range of artists — 55. Brother, can you spare a dime? by Bing Crosby Those of us who remember an elderly Bing Crosby crooning his way through American standards in the early 1970s wearing a pullover possibly overlook that he was once a capable and melodic vocalist across a range of styling from jazz to country. This 1932 recording of the depression-era song was…

Music

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1001 Songs To Listen to Before You Die: Part 10
1001 Songs To Listen to Before You Die: Part 10

David Acaster

David Acaster

·4 days ago

Unusual Place Names One Comes Across On Road Trips

Kermit is not just a frog — Earlier in the year, Ethan at Critical Country did a series of five splendid articles based on music connected with US National Parks. I know Ethan is busy right now with his photography and learning guitar, but maybe he’ll come back and write more stories about his love of country…

The Riff

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Unusual Place Names One Comes Across On Road Trips
Unusual Place Names One Comes Across On Road Trips
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